The Joint Commission plans to launch a new optional advanced certification program for organizations that provide total hip and knee replacement.
ECRI Institute’s annual list of top patient safety concerns is topped by alarm hazards, problems with electronic health records, and patient violence.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration updated guidance for protection of healthcare workers from violence in the workplace.
Although transparency is often met with fears of litigation, experts identify four domains where quality improvement relies on open communication
Studies show that income, the number of primary care physicians, and the quality of nursing homes impact readmission rates
Two studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicate that improvements in surgical care are not dependent on tracking surgical complications.
Journal for Healthcare Quality issue focuses on importance of involving patients and families
To build more accountability in the area of patient safety, one group has crafted a tool staff are able to carry with them throughout the day.
This tool, a patient safety expectations badge, is part of an overall contract between leadership and staff members to help...
